Back and better than ever

Famous for their low weight, ability to shift multiple gears at once,
and dependability, SRAM's twist shifters created a stir when first
introduced, and were essential to the company's early success. Those
positive traits and vibrant history continue with the introduction of
the X0 Silver 2x10 Grip Shifters.

Early Grip Shift blindsided the mountain bike market in the early 90's because it offered a much simpler, faster, and lighter weight way of changing gears. Grip Shift got the job done with few moving parts vs. trigger shifters, which used as many as thirty individual components. Racers were quick to take advantage of the faster gear changes and lower weight. Soon Grip Shift was enjoying both downhill and cross country podiums under notable racers like Greg Herbold and Ned Overend.

Jump ahead to today, and the new X0 Silver 2x10 Grip Shifter Set has
already proven itself on the race circuit with the 2011 XC World
Championship under its belt. Developed for use in the BlackBox racing
program, the first 10-Speed Grip Shifters were successfully campaigned
under Jaroslav Kulhavy. What SRAM learned racing those prototypes has
directly enhanced the production versions.

The X0 foregoes carbon in favor of aluminum to keep its price point lower than the higher-end XX Twisters. It still rolls on ball bearings -- a first for SRAM twist shifters. This provides longer life than bushings, and reduces the effort need to change gears. Speaking of action, these shifters use SRAM's 1:1 Actuation ratio. For every unit of cable pulled, the derailleur moves the same amount. Wide tolerances ensure consistency in every condition from dry and dusty, to sloppy mud, to frozen fat-bike adventures. 1:1 Actuation also eases setup, with simple adjustment from the shifters barrel adjuster. Another key upgrade is integrated lock on grips to prevent dreaded throttle grip, something that cursed small rubber grips of early Grip Shift. The integrated lock on grips hides the clamp to provide a seamless ergonomic transition from grip to shifter.

The X0 Silver 2x10 Grip Shifters are compatible with SRAM's 10-Speed mountain and road front and rear derailleur's, opening up possibilities for touring or commuting applications. The shifter set comes with a sealed Gore Ride-on low-friction cable system to provide long lasting performance. However, it's only compatible with SRAM's 2x10 front derailleurs.

Will the shifter pull ratio also work...

Greetings - Will work, but not so well - you will get some gears spot on, but mid range and in low or high, will skip. Best just to get a cheaper SRAM rear derailleur, as they are pretty cheap. Hope this helps :)